Dear Applicant:

Your interest in becoming a Correctional Officer with the Illinois Department of Corrections is the initial step to a highly rewarding and challenging career. Benefits include rapid salary and promotional advancement opportunities, and a competitive pay scale. The State of Illinois offers paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, life and health insurance benefits, an excellent retirement, and free uniforms. The Department of Corrections offers you a paid training course to prepare you for your role as a Correctional Officer .

To be considered for employment, complete the attached Applicant Data Form and submit it or mail it to:

Office of Central Screening
1301 Concordia Court
P.O. Box 19277
Springfield, Illinois 62794-9277

Upon receipt of the complete form, you will be scheduled by the Central Screening Office for the next available screening nearest your residence.

The Illinois Department of Corrections is an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action Employer and complies with all applicable State and Federal non-discrimination laws.

Thank you for your interest in joining our corps of dedicated security personnel.

Director